Rich Brooks was one of three people on a boat that capsized this morning on the McKenzie River in Oregon. Luckily, no one was hurt. No word yet on whether or not this daredevil stunt was a very sly way of landing yet another 2009 recruit.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Rivals changed rankings again
Rivals updated their top 150 players again today and a couple of UK recruits and commits saw their stock move a bit. Jon Hood moved down from the 19 to 24 in the overall rankings, but remained a 5-star player. The biggest dip, was from Shawn Kemp, Jr. who fell from a 5-star, 25th-ranked player in the last rankings to a 4-star and the 83rd player overall. I think this new ranking is much more indicative of the type of player that Kemp is at the moment, but he certainly has the potential to be a 5-star again. Right now, he just hasn’t played enough basketball up to this point to develop past a very raw stage. Point guard G.J. Vilarino remained unranked with three stars.
Here is what the list looked like back on May 14 when they were last updated. The following players are the guys showing interest in UK at that time. All players were 4-stars except those with asterisks, which were 5-stars.
*1. John Wall PG
*3. Derrick Favors PF
*8. Daniel Orton C
*17. Avery Bradley SG
*19. Jon Hood SG
*20. Peyton Siva PG
*25. Shawn Kemp, Jr. C
39. Mfon Udofia PG
47. Christian Watford F
51. Shawn Williams F
52. Ferrakohn Hall F
59. Ari Stewart F
60. Jeronne Maymon F
64. Darius Morris PG
70. Noel Johnson F
73. Richard Howell F
79. Mike Moser F
87. Reginald Buckner F
Here are the top 100 players interested in UK right now, according to the updated list:
*1. John Wall PG
*3. Derrick Favors PF
*10. Daniel Orton C
*24. Jon Hood SG
30. Mfon Udofia PG
36. Noel Johnson F
40. Christian Watford
59. Richard Howell F
60. Jamil Wilson F
67. Anthony Marshall PG
70. Darius Morris PG
78. Ferrakohn Hall F
83. Shawn Kemp Jr. C
85. Mike Moser F
91. Reginald Buckner F
So, what does this all mean to you? Well, probably not much, but it is a good indicator of what is happening on the summer circuit so far. Most importantly, it gives us an updated list to move through on our recruiting profiles. Please try to contain your excitment.
UK Basketball Musuem Shuts Down
In a story that has now been picked up by ESPN, today marks the end of the UK Basketball Museum in the Lexington Center as it was shut down for financial reasons. Ultimately the museum suffered from a lack of visitors and was unable to sustain itself financially. The University, which donates approximately $100,000 a year to the facility, will now use that money to pay off the debt for the museum and move the memorabilia to the Craft Center on campus. The University has said that it will not have a museum on campus, but will have displays of some memorabilia in public areas.
In the end, it is somewhat of a sad scenario as the UK basketball museum was an impressive creation and has been wonderful for all things, including recruiting. However ultimately it fell to the laws of the free market as not enough people wanted to visit to justify the cost that was required to maintain it in its current structure. The museum was a truly unique part of Kentucky basketball and its history, and it will be missed.
UK and UNC will Kick it off
I found out that UK-UNC may be the opening game of the season this year and will kick off ESPN’s basketball coverage for the season. #1 team on their home floor with a national audience. Welcome to college Darius, DeAndre, Kevin and Josh! Can't waut!!!! I hope this video will come true against them this year.
Jules Camara arrested
I have found out over my time in Florida that Jules Camara was arrested last night in Lexington. He was charged with Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License, no registration and no insurance….quite a grouping indeed. Tough news for a guy who was a former Kentucky Wildcat.
Kentucky Football Program coms up Big
The Kentucky Football Program is getting every team out there something to worry about because Kentucky is stealing Great Players from different states. I think that WR Anthony Kendrick is the best player so far coming to UK.
Here is a quick recap of the recruits UK now has committed from the football class of 2009.
Trae Golden having second thoughts
I am still not spending much time at the computer, but a piece of news did show up on my radar. Georgia guard Trae Golden, a top ranked player from the class of 2010 has decommitted from Ohio State. You may remember Golden as one of the first players to put Kentucky as his leader early in the Gillispie era. Golden is now back on the market and you have to think that Kentucky will be one of his top choices. This story shows (a) how fickle early commitments like this are and (b) how a true STUD in the Class of 2010 (which could shape up to be some kind of class) is now back on the Cats’ radar.
Been Gone
Sorry I have not posted anything since June 25th. I have been on Vacation in Anna Maria, Florida. And One bad thing about getting to Anna Maria is you have to go through Gainsville, Florida and that is a large dump on land. Ill post a couple more tonight as I am in Atlanta in a Hotel room.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Former recruit being a fool
Oh. My. Word.
3:00 mark is the best. Try to make it that far. I don’t have words. Is this more or less embarassing than the Jordan Howell video?
Other highlights: I think he calls Tyler Smith “Tylie,” the “Arl-Armerican Hop-skin,” “can’t forget about my man Prince”…pause…repeat, he might say “some potatoes” at one point, and much more. I’ve watched three times already. I’m still a little confused as to who he “puts on” for, though. Oh well.
Be amazed, by B-Maze.
Why the abundance of bad rap videos lately?
Props to K-NOTH.
This Guy if people don't know, is Bobby Maze. Kentucky Heavenly Recruited him and Tennessee took him right before we offered him a schoolership. For what it looks like, he looks like a thug to me, no doubt. I am not surprised that he is going to Tennessee. All thugs go to Tennessee. They all have arrest records.
Jared Lorenzen Cut
Jared Lorenzen was cut this week from the Giants and people think that's horrible. I think it's not that bad. He will go to another team and sign a big contract and play as the number 2 QB. Trust me, his situation is not bad. I Like his Humar. Here is a clip of him in a superbowl commercial. Enjoy.
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